Definitions
- A painful, red, and swollen lump on the skin caused by an infected hair follicle. - A type of skin infection that can occur anywhere on the body but is most common on the face, neck, armpits, buttocks, and thighs. - Also known as a boil, it can be filled with pus and may burst if left untreated.
- A localized collection of pus that forms within the body tissues due to an infection or inflammation. - Can occur in various parts of the body, including the skin, teeth, gums, tonsils, and internal organs. - May cause pain, swelling, redness, and fever, and may require medical treatment to drain the pus and prevent complications.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are types of infections that involve the accumulation of pus.
- 2Both can be caused by bacteria entering the body through a break in the skin.
- 3Both can be treated with antibiotics and/or drainage of the pus.
- 4Both may cause pain, swelling, and redness in the affected area.
- 5Both may require medical attention to prevent complications.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Furuncles are typically found on the skin and are caused by infected hair follicles, while abscesses can occur in various parts of the body, including internal organs.
- 2Size: Furuncles are usually smaller than abscesses and may resolve on their own, while abscesses tend to be larger and require medical intervention.
- 3Symptoms: Furuncles may be painful and tender to the touch, while abscesses may also cause fever, chills, and other systemic symptoms.
- 4Causes: Furuncles are often caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, while abscesses can be caused by a variety of bacteria or fungi.
- 5Treatment: Furuncles may be treated with warm compresses, topical antibiotics, or incision and drainage, while abscesses may require antibiotics, surgical drainage, or other interventions depending on the location and severity.
Remember this!
Furuncle and abscess are both types of infections that involve the accumulation of pus. However, they differ in terms of location, size, symptoms, causes, and treatment. Furuncles are typically smaller and found on the skin, while abscesses can occur in various parts of the body and tend to be larger. Both may require medical attention to prevent complications.
